28th Nov 25 - 3rd Jan 26, credit: Kat Gollock
Hampshire has had another exciting year in 2025, with an array of large-scale events and festivals taking place but the year is not over yet. Home to a host of family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to give you a reason to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. Look out for an array of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth whilst you discover the place she was born, lived and wrote six of her novels #JaneAusten250.
To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here our top picks for events happening in the county. The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Number of results: 113
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Christmas
Whiteley, Fareham
Wednesday 3rd and 10th December
11am to 2pm
In conjunction with the Crafty Chocolatier, enjoy a 90 minute chocolate workshop giving you the chance to create your own festive chocolate creations before enjoying a two course lunch with a glass of…
Childrens Events
Southampton
Step into a winter wonderland and enjoy a magical moment on the ice with friends or family. Glide beneath sparkling lights, soak up the festive atmosphere, and enjoy the simple fun of skating together.
What to expect:
Premium & spacious ice rink –…
Christmas
Fareham
Join us for Fareham's biggest event of the year in the town centre with fun and festive children's activities, community performers, street performers, funfair rides, market stalls, festive food and drink and lots more. Lights switched on at 5:30pm.
Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Head to the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a special evening to get you in the Christmas spirit! Sing along with Christmas carols, both traditional and modern, under the night sky accompanied by rousing live music.
You'll also be invited into the…
Nature
Sandown
Head out with the team from Dinosaur Isle Museum for a fossil hunting walk. These really popular walks will take you to fantastic locations to find fossils and learn about the geology of the Isle of Wight and about palaeontology.
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
We invite you, your friends and your colleagues to join us for an unforgettable Christmas Party Night on Saturday 6th or Friday 12th December at our charming countryside hotel in Basingstoke. For two nights in December, you can enjoy a sparkling…
Christmas
Portsmouth
Southsea Castle hosts Christmas illuminations and festive fun for all the family.
Free Event
Portsmouth
Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.
Christmas
Cowes
Christmas Fair at Northwood House on the Isle of Wight The Northwood House Christmas Fair is on Saturday 29 November and Sunday 30 November 2025. There is a VIP Preview Night on Friday 28 November.
The Fair has been one of the busiest…
Music
Winchester
Come join us for a night filled with soulful tunes and smooth melodies. Harriet will be gracing us with her incredible jazz vocals, promising to transport you to a world of relaxation and enjoyment.
Heritage & History
Waterlooville
Gather after sundown and follow our Lady of Wassail in a torchlit procession through time. We’ll be joined by the Prize Old Mummers, and Hook Eagle Morris will lead a merry dance.
Christmas
Farnham
Join our interactive Santa Show, with a new theme each year, perfect for a magical Christmas treat for the whole family. Your ticket includes both the festive show and a present!
Festival
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Comic Con returns to the Guildhall for 2026.
Festival
Portsmouth
Victorious Festival returns for 2026 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
Markets
Portsmouth
It’s that wonderful time of year again!
Christmas
Winchester
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe.
Taking place in November and December each year, Winchester Cathedral's Christmas Market is renowned for its bustling atmosphere, stunning location and handpicked…
Arts
Southampton
This February, step into the glow of City Reflections: Illuminating Southampton’s Stories - a dazzling new trail of light, history and storytelling across the heart of Southampton.
For four magical nights, six of the city’s most iconic heritage…
Christmas
Alresford
Step aboard a steam train transformed into a dazzling spectacle of colour, music, and festive cheer! Steam Illuminations returns with a reimagined experience for 2025 – featuring immersive entertainment, enhanced light displays, and more onboard fun…
Music
Winchester
Handshake Ltd
The Ultimate Eagles
Handshake Ltd are proud to present the world's premier Eagles show, The Ultimate Eagles.
Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed…
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